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Describe an oxidation-reduction reaction.


In an oxidation-reduction reaction, oxidation is what happens when a reactant___ . Reduction occurs when a reactant ___ in the reaction.

Answer 1

Explanation:

First off, we have to understand what we means by oxidation and reduction.

Oxidation is the loss of electrons during a reaction by a molecule, atom or ion. Oxidation occurs when the oxidation state of a molecule, atom or ion is increased.

Reduction on the other hand is the opposite of oxidation. It is the gain of electrons during a reaction by a molecule, atom or ion. Reduction occurs when the oxidation state of a molecule, atom or ion decreases.

Back to the question;

oxidation is what happens when a reactant loses electrons.

Reduction occurs when a reactant gains electrons in the reaction.

Answer 2

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